Chapter 657: Someone Has to Do It

"I gave you a warning and a choice." He said, "What you do next is up to you... But please remember, time is running out."

After saying that, his figure began to become blurry and finally disappeared into the mist.

Li Yang and his team members looked at each other, still immersed in the shock of what they had just seen and heard.

"Master Li Yang, what should we do next?"

one of the team members asked.

Li Yang took a deep breath and tried to calm down.

"First, we need to ensure the safety of the seventh world." He said, "Then immediately return to the headquarters and hold an emergency meeting."

"It seems that the threat we face is much more serious than imagined."

When everyone started to take action, Li Yang's mind was still filled with the terrifying scene of the future.

He knew that from now on, every decision would be critical.

Because they not only have to face the threat of [Annihilator], but also face the mysterious existence that is said to be above all parallel universes.

What's even more disturbing is that Li Yang begins to wonder whether they really have free will, or whether everything is just a script designed by that being...

When Li Yang and his team returned to the Multidimensional Alliance headquarters, the entire command center fell into chaos.

Urgent reports from all over the world continued to pour in, describing anomalies similar to those occurring in the Seventh World.

Bai Zhi and Jiang Xiaoxiao hurriedly came forward.

"How is the situation?" Bai Zhi asked anxiously.

Li Yang briefly described what they saw and heard in the seventh world, as well as what the self from the "future" said.

After listening, Bai Zhi and Jiang Xiaoxiao showed shocked expressions on their faces.

"This... feels like it's not that surprising." Jiang Xiaoxiao murmured, "According to you, there is a higher-level existence controlling all of us..."

"This matter was also described by the [existence] that made us make a choice before."

Li Yang shook his head: "I'm not sure either. But in any case, the threat we face now is far more serious than we imagined."

Bai Zhi took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down: "So, what should we do next?"

"Calling representatives from all worlds," Li Yang said, "we need to hold a plenary meeting as soon as possible."

"Meanwhile, sending out reconnaissance teams to investigate other affected worlds, we must figure out where this reality-bending power comes from."

In the next few hours, the entire multi-faceted alliance fell into an unprecedented state of tension.

Representatives from various worlds arrived one after another, and Li Yang tried to sort out his thoughts in the short time before the meeting began.

When everyone arrived, Li Yang stood in the center of the conference room and looked around.

Worry and uneasiness were written on everyone's face.

"Everyone," Li Yang said, "I know that everyone has heard about the recent abnormal events. Now, what I want to tell you is that the situation may be worse than we imagined."

He described in detail his experience in the seventh world and the horrific sights displayed by that "future self".

When he spoke of the being who was said to be above all parallel universes, the entire conference room fell into a dead silence.

"How...how is this possible?" Someone finally broke the silence, "If there really is such an all-powerful existence, is there any point in what we do?"

Li Yang took a deep breath: "I understand everyone's concerns, but regardless of whether there is such a higher-level entity, we cannot give up."

"Now, we face two choices..."

He paused and glanced at everyone present.

"The first option is to continue on our current path, maintaining connections between worlds, but trying to find a way to stabilize the fabric of reality."

"The second option is...to move towards fusion."

A commotion immediately broke out in the conference room.

"Fusion? Does that mean erasing all other worlds?" someone exclaimed.

Li Yang shook his head: "It's not about erasing it, but about truly integrating all the worlds into one."

"Based on what that...perhaps future me describes, this may be our only way to fight that higher being."

The scene fell into silence again as everyone weighed the pros and cons of the two options.

Bai Zhi stood up: "But Li Yang, if we choose to fuse, wouldn't it be the same thing as [Annihilator] did?"

Li Yang smiled bitterly: "Yes, that's the problem..."

"We've been fighting [Annihilator] all along, but now it looks like it might just be trying to avoid an even more horrific future."

"So," Jiang Xiaoxiao asked, "what is your suggestion?"

Li Yang sighed deeply: "To be honest, I don't know which way is right."

"Every path has its risks and costs."

"But one thing is certain," he continued, "no matter what choice we ultimately make, the threats we face are the same. Only by moving forward and retreating together can we survive this crisis."

There was silence in the conference room for a while, and then voices of agreement rang out.

Despite the uncertainty about the future, everyone understands the importance of unity.

"Then," Li Yang looked around, "let's start voting."

"Should we continue to maintain the connection or turn to fusion?"

At this moment, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open.

A soldier covered in wounds staggered in.

"Emergency report!" The soldier panted, "The third world... a large-scale space crack appeared in the third world! Reality is collapsing!"

The conference room was in an uproar.

The reason is simple...

It's just because this third world is the [Mirror World] that once recruited Li Yang.

This time, is it the turn of the third world again?

Li Yang immediately stood up and frowned and asked: "What are the details?"

"According to the latest news," the soldier continued to report, "a large number of unstable space cracks appeared in the sky of the third world..."

"These cracks are constantly expanding, swallowing everything around, and several cities have been completely destroyed..."

"What about the casualties?" Bai Zhi asked anxiously.

The soldier shook his head: "The specific number is still being counted, but it is estimated that millions of people are missing or dead."

The entire conference room fell into a dead silence. Everyone's face was full of shock and fear.

Li Yang took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm: "Organize a rescue team immediately, I will lead the team to the third world personally."

"Wait..." Jiang Xiaoxiao suddenly said, "This is obviously what the existence just did... If we go there rashly, I don't know what will happen."

"I'm afraid it will be dangerous."

Li Yang smiled: "Dangerous? Every second we face now is dangerous."

"But some things always need to be done by someone."